The Kings of Slate Creek: Following the Rush for Gold in Alaska - Hardcoverby Larry Livengood (Author) In 1897, Ross Livengood and his first cousin Jay were chosen by the directors of a newly formed mining co operative to join a group of men that they were sending to the Klondike region of Canada to prospect for gold. The company, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, was organized by five local businessmen who agreed to direct and invest in the venture. The company's goal was to profit from the recent gold discoveries in Canada